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Injection Molding Materials

We assist with material selection, material certification inquiries, raw material sourcing from your designated suppliers, and custom solutions matching your project requirements.

ABS

  • Popular general engineering plastic with balanced rigidity and toughness.
  • Good surface finish, easy painting and plating.
  • Home appliance casings, consumer electronic housings.

PA6

  • Excellent impact toughness and good melt flow for thin-wall molding.
  • Available unfilled or glass-filled for improved stiffness.
  • Connectors, rollers, structural snap-fit components.

PA66

  • Higher strength, rigidity and heat resistance compared with PA6.
  • Superior wear resistance under continuous friction loads.
  • Automotive engine peripherals, gears, terminal blocks.

PC

  • Superior impact resistance and reliable heat resistance.
  • Transparent grades available with high light transmission.
  • Protective covers, transparent structural components.

PE

  • Low-cost polymer with outstanding chemical resistance.
  • Good low-temperature toughness but limited surface hardness and rigidity.
  • Chemical containers, simple wear-resistant plastic parts.

PBT

  • Low water absorption and stable dimensional performance.
  • Excellent chemical resistance and electrical insulation.
  • Electrical connectors, automotive interior components.

PEEK

  • High-performance plastic with outstanding mechanical strength.
  • Resistant to high temperature, wear and many chemicals.
  • Precision parts working under heavy loads and harsh environments.

PMMA

  • High light transmittance and excellent surface gloss.
  • Good weather resistance and stable optical performance.
  • Transparent lenses, light covers and decorative panels.

POM

  • Low friction coefficient and excellent fatigue resistance.
  • High hardness and reliable dimensional stability.
  • Gears, sliding components and miniature precision mechanisms.

PP

  • Lightweight, cost-effective general-purpose plastic.
  • Good resistance against various chemical substances.
  • Light interior trim and general structural housings.

TPE

  • Rubber-like thermoplastic elastomer with soft tactile feeling.
  • Great overmolding adhesion on rigid plastic substrates.
  • Anti-slip grips, soft touch decorative components, seals.

TPU

  • Flexible polyurethane with wide adjustable hardness range.
  • Excellent abrasion resistance, elasticity and oil resistance.
  • Protective sleeves, shock-absorbing parts, flexible grips.

LCP

  • Liquid crystal polymer with ultra‑low warpage and minimal moisture absorption.
  • High flow for ultra‑thin walls, excellent high‑temperature resistance.
  • Micro electronic connectors, RF components, precision thin‑wall parts.

ASA

  • Weather‑resistant modified ABS, strong UV‑resistance against yellowing.
  • Good impact strength and surface finish for outdoor exposure.
  • Automotive exterior trims, outdoor lamp housings, solar accessories.

PETG

  • High‑transparent amorphous copolyester with outstanding toughness.
  • Less brittle than PMMA, good chemical resistance and easy processing.
  • Transparent housings, display covers, cosmetic containers, optical parts.

PS / HIPS

  • General‑purpose polystyrene; HIPS version delivers improved impact resistance.
  • Low cost, easy molding, clear GP‑PS and opaque tough HIPS grades.
  • Appliance inner housings, consumer goods, packaging, toy components.

Mold Steel Selection for Production Molds

We deliver professional mold steel selection customized according to production output, abrasiveness of molding plastics and surface finish specifications. Complete material test reports and certifications are available to guarantee full quality traceability.

P20

  • Pre-hardened steel for low & medium volume production
  • Suitable for non-filled, non-corrosive plastics: ABS, PP, PC
  • Cost-effective choice for budget-sensitive projects

SKD61

  • Hot work tool steel with outstanding thermal stability
  • Excellent wear resistance for glass-filled reinforced plastics
  • Widely used for automotive and power tool structural parts

S136

  • Stainless mold steel with superior anti-corrosion performance
  • Ideal for transparent, POM, PVC and flame-retardant plastics
  • Capable of high-gloss and mirror surface finishing

1.2343 ESR (H11 ESR)

  • ESR refined hot work steel with high purity and toughness
  • Strong resistance to thermal fatigue, cracking and heat checking
  • Reliable for medium & heavy-duty continuous injection production

For more material selection and custom requirements, please contact us.